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Underline or highlight key words. U N P A C K Underline or highlight key words. Everyone has a favorite object that they treasure. Think of some object in your room that you really like. It could be a toy, or a doll, a game, a stuffed animal, or a book, but whatever it is, it is special to you. What does it look, feel, smell, and sound like? Now, describe this object to your reader so that he or she will be able to picture it clearly.

Number the parts of the writing prompt. U N P A C K Number the parts of the writing prompt. Everyone has a favorite object that they treasure. Think of some object in your room that you really like. It could be a toy, or a doll, a game, a stuffed animal, or a book, but whatever it is, it is special to you. What does it look, feel, smell, and sound like? Now, describe this object to your reader so that he or she will be able to picture it clearly.

Plan how you will respond to the prompt. U N P A C K Plan how you will respond to the prompt. Think about the text structure Decide which strategies will help you plan and organize your ideas. Everyone has a favorite object that they treasure. Think of some object in your room that you really like. It could be a toy, or a doll, a game, a stuffed animal, or a book, but whatever it is, it is special to you. What does it look, feel, smell, and sound like? Now, describe this object to your reader so that he or she will be able to picture it clearly.

U N P A C K Answer the prompt by restating the question and writing a well developed paper that covers the points you have numbered. Everyone has a favorite object that they treasure. Think of some object in your room that you really like. It could be a toy, or a doll, a game, a stuffed animal, or a book, but whatever it is, it is special to you. What does it look, feel, smell, and sound like? Now, describe this object to your reader so that he or she will be able to picture it clearly.

Check off each part of the prompt as you complete it. U N P A C K Check off each part of the prompt as you complete it. •Be sure you clearly and specifically respond to all parts of the prompt. Everyone has a favorite object that they treasure. Think of some object in your room that you really like. It could be a toy, or a doll, a game, a stuffed animal, or a book, but whatever it is, it is special to you. What does it look, feel, smell, and sound like? Now, describe this object to your reader so that he or she will be able to picture it clearly.

Know that you’ve done your best U N P A C K Know that you’ve done your best By: checking for (COLA) Content Organization Language Appearance Everyone has a favorite object that they treasure. Think of some object in your room that you really like. It could be a toy, or a doll, a game, a stuffed animal, or a book, but whatever it is, it is special to you. What does it look, feel, smell, and sound like? Now, describe this object to your reader so that he or she will be able to picture it clearly.

UNPACK A Writing Prompt Underline or highlight key words. Number the parts of the writing prompt. Plan how you will respond to the prompt. Answer the prompt by restating the question and writing a well developed paper that covers the points you have numbered. Check off each part of the prompt as you complete it. Be sure you clearly and specifically respond to all parts of the prompt. Know that you’ve done your best. By checking (COLA) Content Organization Language Appearance

UNPACK In some countries, the government tells their people that they are not only allowed to have one car per family to keep air pollution low. Do you think this is fair? Why or why not? If you do not think it is a fair, what is a fair solution for dealing with air pollution? Use information from, “ We All Want Cleaner Air” to support your opinion.

UNPACK Some animals are hunted as food. Do you agree with this? Why or why not? Using evidence from both “Animals: Friend or Foe” and “A Hunter’s Guide” to support your opinion.

UNPACK Do you think a lizard is a good pet to have if you live in an apartment? Why or why not? If you do not think it would be good, suggest one that you think would make a better choice. Use evidence from both “Lizards of All Types” and “The Best Pet for Small Spaces” to support your opinion.